Today I’m sharing with you my favorite weekend finds getting my thrift store fix! You would think I could make more frequent visits to the thrift store since I live down the street from one, but I can’t….LOL. All it takes is one look at all my accumulated junk and the decision is clear. BUT sometimes I need a fix!

I didn’t find too much stuff though….just a few fun finds. I’ve never seen one of the thrift stores I went to soo empty…several totally empty shelves! So I drove across town to another favorite store, and found a few more items.

Thrift Store Finds~

From the empty Salvation Army….

Thrift Store 1

Just the sum total of 3 lampshades~

I’m always looking for lampshades hoping to find the right size for 3 lamps I could sell if only I had the right shades for them. (I’m getting quite a collection because most of the ones I bring home aren’t quite right.) The largest white one is a little bit dirty, but I plan to glue doilies over the spots, turning it into my favorite shabby chic style.

The two smaller shades….99¢/each. The larger: $2.99.

Thrift Store 2~

The thrift store across town, which usually has real junky junk, yielded better finds.

I always grab these picnic plate holders if affordable. They always sell in my Etsy shop. Colored set 25¢. Larger set: 99¢. I usually ask about $2/each for them.

I bought this hummingbird feeder for us. I couldn’t believe it was so cheap! And not a thing wrong with it (at least that I’ve seen so far).

Isn’t this bright green colander cheery and cute?? I couldn’t resist buying it. I don’t need it, and it’s not vintage. Not a thing wrong with it! $2.99. I’ll have to figure something out.

This is a nice quality wooden handcrafted pineapple basket. $2.99. I bought it because I thought I might paint it. I’ve seen these painted and they look really pretty, but I like it like it is too. What would you vote for? Paint or not?

This is a hubby purchase….an emergency light. Do we need one? NO! We already have about 10 flashlights, and 3 oil lamps, not to mention umpteen candles. But hubby loves gadgets. Here he is in the store fiddling with this thing….”it’s got candles!” (he announces excitedly). “It’s all there and it all works!” You would think he found a chunk of solid gold! So we come home with another gadget for $1.99. I don’t know what we’re going to do with it.

And the last favorite find from of the day…..a Hardy Boys Mysteries metal lunch box from 1977. It was covered with stickers on both sides, which I spent some hour cleaning off. Let me tell you….cleaning off old gummed stickers ain’t easy either!!

That’s Shaun Cassidy and Parker Stevenson on the front….teen idols from the 70’s. Aren’t they pretty?? Maybe some girl who felt about them like I feel about the Beatles may have to have this!!! Available now.

And yet another thrift store waaay across town yielded only this….

Thrift Store 3~

It’s a bit tacky as is, but the twig wreath is in good shape and well put together. The little bird things can be removed and re-used. I’m planning on re-working the wreath. $3.14

What happens when you’re a little dry, a little blue, and a little bored? And you got lots of stuff to do, but don’t want to do it? And you need some inspiration and a little change of scene?? And your hubby is having surgery in a few days, and you better get out now while you can? You head to the thrift store!! Or at least I do anyway. Trekking to the thrift store just about cures all ills. Junkers, am I right?

Incredible Thrift Store Haul~

I’m so glad I got a good day for once. Too many times I go out empty-handed.

Off to the newest Salvation Army in town. Ordinarily I find them a little pricey, but heck, you gotta do what you gotta do. Thrift store prices are not garage sale prices….unfortunately.

Today I found a bunch of good stuff, and I’m thrilled.

Can you believe this gorgeous frame was only $2.99?? I think I will paint it, but it is lovely as is.

A beautiful wall mirror in another ornate frame. Only $1.99. (Hmm, maybe Salvation Army is not so bad after all.) I will probably market it as a tray also. It could be used as a perfume or jewelry tray.

Recipe box, $2.99, marked “Kamenstein” on the bottom, is a company making higher end kitchen products.

I sold one very similar to this before Christmas. I probably will not paint it as it looks so nice…plain, but nice.

In general, recipe boxes sell well for me, so I always look for them. Available now.

These tin wall tiles were only 99¢ each, a deal I couldn’t pass up. Not old, but vintage style. Marked “Hosley” on the back, they can be hung straight or diagonally. I will definitely be painting these.

A drawer divider, really nice quality, lined with a rubbery material. Only $1.99! This caught my husband’s eye. He wants to use it to continue his bathroom drawer reorganization, and I’m saying “Hallelujah.”

And right across the highway is another favorite thrift store…Jimmy Hale Mission Possible….

I buy expanding wall racks ($1.99)…sometimes…when the mood strikes. They can take a while to sell because there are so many on Etsy. But I must say I’ve sold all the ones I’ve ever had. Just price competitively, and make sure you have good photos.

This guy was kinda pricey ($5.99), but I need Halloween decor. Before I started blogging, I sold off all my vintage ceramic pieces.

I also buy these rattan trivets (59¢ ea.) when I see them. People buy these for some reason…maybe as wall decor? I usually sell them in groupings.

I hope I don’t step on anyone’s toes when I say this, but these have got to be the ultimate in tacky vintage home decor! (99¢ each) I really thought long and hard before buying them, but people do like ornate, and they are vintage. I think I’m going to paint them too. Agree or not?

I’ve never tried these before, and I rarely see them, so it will be an experiment to see if they sell in my Etsy shop….vintagesouthernpicks.etsy.com

Thanks for sticking with me to see all of the incredible thrift store haul. Don’t forget, your opinion on whether I should paint the plug and light fixture plates.

I recently made hauls from 4 thrift stores…Yay! I’m thrilled to report to all my followers that I’m doing better! The bones are healing; I’ve graduated from wheelchair to cane, and I’ve felt like getting out this week. Still trying to build up stamina and strength, but I had enough to visit 4 thrift stores on Friday. So I wasn’t directly affected by all those cyber-attacks.

The closest thrift stores had nothing to speak of, so everything I got was from further afield in a little town called Pell City, about 50 miles away. They have a couple of thrift stores and some interesting looking antique shops I’ll check out next time. Not a huge haul, but I was glad to find something. It was a beautiful Fall drive anyway.

Pickerlog #4

Out of Jail Thrift Store Hauls

Anyone following my blog lately knows I’ve been laid up this summer recovering from broken bones, so I haven’t been out at all, much less visited yard sales, estate sales, or thrift stores. My doctor released me to do anything I wanted provided I didn’t overdo because one bone still needs healing. So I’m OUT OF JAIL! FINALLY! Anyone who thinks sitting in a chair 24/7 is fun….huh…you just try it. Not fun!

I have 3 favorite thrift stores in town, so I went to all of those in the last couple of weeks. The Foundry Superthrift in Midfield, The Salvation Army in Hoover, and Lovelady’s in Irondale…for those followers who are local. I have a very favorite Salvation Army over near Booneville, Mississippi when hubby and I are camping nearby.

When I’m thrifting or yard saling, I’m looking for smalls that I can resell online and ship easily. Furniture? Nah, I don’t buy it unless it’s an irresistible deal. Just need to resist the irresistible since I don’t have a booth! I’m running over with furniture at home. Maybe I SHOULD consider a small booth in the future! Many projects wait in the wings. In fact, You DO want a tour of my basement, don’t you???

Thrift store Haul #1

I love these Vintage Office wooden in/out trays. This one has a sticker for Globe-Wernicke, the maker of high quality furniture and office supplies. It’s available right now in my Etsy shop.

Globe-Wernicke In/Out Tray

Here is a vintage vanity tray that was incredibly dirty. All it needed was a good cleaning, and it’s already sold!

Vintage Vanity Tray

Wooden Napkin S&P Holder

I will be giving the napkin holder a paint makeover when I decide what color. In the meantime, I hope you recognize the Beatles! I bought these a while back from Kimmy at “Scrambled Pegs” on Etsy. She can paint anything you want on a wooden peg. https://www.etsy.com/shop/scrambledpegs/ Read all about my “Hottest Yard Sale Buy” to hear my Beatles’ story.

Here is a darling cross stitch picture in my shop right now. I find that these sell for me, especially if they’re cute and colorful. All it needed was a new brown paper backing, which was an easy fix. I saw several nice cross stitch pictures at the thrift store, but they were a bit pricey. This wasn’t priced at all. I took it to check-out & told the cashier I would buy it if he gave me a good price….50 cents! An unbeatable buy!

Cross stitch picture

This was the week for finding picture frames. I usually combine several vintage gold frames in a lot to sell. These are in my Etsy shop now.

I found the larger double frame at the 2nd thrift store visit. I don’t see these very often, and I’ve never sold one, so hopefully it will go easily with the smaller ones.

Vintage Double Frame

This next piece is an interesting item. I grabbed it because it was silverplate and looked unusual. I figured it as a condiment server of some kind. With a little research, I found out what it is. Does anyone recognize it before I tell all?

Awww, I’m going to tell you anyway….it is a Victorian Pickle Castor. The tongs would have hooked onto the side piece. Unfortunately, the glass jars to hold the pickles are missing. I may have a hard time selling this unless I run across duplicates, or someone catches my vision of using it for something else. It is marked “EG Webster & Bro.”

The last store visited is a favorite. I picked up these lovely finds~

This is not vintage, but I always grab these when I see them. They sell well for me, and this will be even prettier when given a makeover with white paint. Looks like wood, but made of heavy plastic.

Mail Organizer

I’ll probably try selling these as a pair since they are complementary. They meet the criteria…cute and the price was right at around $2/each. I’m not crazy about the frame color. I might paint them white if these don’t go as is.